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Exposure to air pollution during fetal period may contribute to higher blood pressure

Exposure to an urban environment characterised by high levels of air pollution and noise in areas with a high building density during the foetal period and in early childhood may contribute to higher blood pressure.

16 Nov 2020

Scientists identify new way to turn energy-poor pathway products into biorenewable ones

The imminent environmental crisis calls for an urgent transition to a green economy. A team of scientists at Nagoya University, Japan, led by Professor Susumu Saito, has recently found an interesting way to make this happen -- by leveraging an important metabolic pathway in living cells.

16 Nov 2020

Light-activated liposomes could help deliver CRISPR gene therapy

Light-activated liposomes could help to deliver CRISPR gene therapy - and the method could prove safer and more direct than current methods.

From The University of New South Wales (UNSW) 16 Nov 2020

ETH researchers investigate impact of nitrogen pollution and crop yields

The world is awash with nitrogen. In agriculture, nitrogen is used as a fertilizer to increase output, but this causes one of the biggest environmental problems of our time.

16 Nov 2020

New report provides a comprehensive analysis of Australia's changing climate

Continued warming of Australia’s climate, an increase in extreme fire weather and length of the fire season, declining rainfall in the southeast and southwest of the continent, and rising sea levels are some of the key trends detailed in the latest State of the Climate report, released today by the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO.

16 Nov 2020

Synchrotron techniques can identify the best chickpea crops for cattle feed

While hummus used to be an exotic spread enjoyed only in the Middle East, it has become a staple in grocery stores throughout the world. Recently, the savory dish has gained popularity amongst a new fan base: herds of cows.

16 Nov 2020

Ovarian Cancer Project Shows Promise

Porvair Sciences reports, due to promising results, it has agreed with its collaborative partners to make additional investment in the CEAT project** which aims to dramatically improve the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 13 Nov 2020

Novel game-changing method to generate cell-friendly microfluidic devices on demand

Jet-printing microfluidic devices on demand describes a game-changing method to generate cell-friendly microfluidic devices on demand.

12 Nov 2020

Gene bank materials can be used to improve climate traits in plants

Researchers used a mix of new molecular and statistical methods to show how material from gene banks can be used to enhance traits in the maize plant.

12 Nov 2020

New approach can prevent toxicity linked to neurological gene therapy

Scientists have deigned a new method to inhibit a toxicity observed in the sensory neurons of DRG following gene therapy to treat neurological diseases.

12 Nov 2020

Study shows protein folding is also influenced by thermal expansion

Traditionally, it has always been assumed that the presence of water controls the way proteins fold. But a new study has challenged these details.

12 Nov 2020

Genetically engineered organisms can help mitigate atmospheric carbon

Climate change has become a crucial issue in the world. But in spite of agreements to combat climate change, global temperatures continue to rise.

12 Nov 2020

Geographers create virtual reality forest to understand the effect of climate change

The effects of climate change are sometimes difficult to grasp, but now a virtual reality forest, created by geographers, can let people walk through a simulated forest of today and see what various futures may hold for the trees.

12 Nov 2020

Presence of microbes in the lung can modulate lung cancer pathogenesis

Enrichment of the lungs with oral commensal microbes was associated with advanced-stage disease, worse prognosis, and tumor progression in patients with lung cancer.

12 Nov 2020

Yale researchers discover protein that protect hosts from lyme disease

Yale researchers have discovered a protein that helps protect hosts from infection with the tick-borne spirochete that causes Lyme Disease, a finding that may help diagnose and treat this infection, they report Nov. 11 in the journal PLOS Pathogens.

12 Nov 2020

Researchers identify potential genetic target for treating painful, invasive form of endometriosis

Michigan State University researchers have identified a potential genetic target for treating an especially painful and invasive form of endometriosis.

12 Nov 2020

Researcher develops procedures for defining preclinical stages of Alzheimer's disease

Both of Andrew Kiselica's grandfathers developed dementia when he was in graduate school. As Kiselica was going through neuropsychology training in graduate school, he saw his mother's father become unable to walk or speak due to severe dementia.

12 Nov 2020

In-depth review of plant natural products paves way for drug discovery

Scientists have compiled the first comprehensive review of plant natural products that play a role in antibacterial activity, to serve as a guide in the search for new drugs to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

12 Nov 2020

Biodegradable alternative could reduce use of microplastics

University of Bath spin-out company Naturbeads has been awarded funding to develop their biodegradable alternative to plastic microbeads that could cut the use of microplastics in a range of industries including pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics.

From University of Bath 12 Nov 2020

Polβ enzyme prevents breakdown of DNA in the hippocampus region

It's a fact of life that things break down. And when they do, whether it's your car, the roof, or a blocked artery, there are people who we can call to help with the repairs.

From Osaka University 12 Nov 2020

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Exposure to air pollution during fetal period may contribute to higher blood pressure

Scientists identify new way to turn energy-poor pathway products into biorenewable ones

Light-activated liposomes could help deliver CRISPR gene therapy

ETH researchers investigate impact of nitrogen pollution and crop yields

New report provides a comprehensive analysis of Australia's changing climate

Synchrotron techniques can identify the best chickpea crops for cattle feed

Ovarian Cancer Project Shows Promise

Novel game-changing method to generate cell-friendly microfluidic devices on demand

Gene bank materials can be used to improve climate traits in plants

New approach can prevent toxicity linked to neurological gene therapy

Study shows protein folding is also influenced by thermal expansion

Genetically engineered organisms can help mitigate atmospheric carbon

Geographers create virtual reality forest to understand the effect of climate change

Presence of microbes in the lung can modulate lung cancer pathogenesis

Yale researchers discover protein that protect hosts from lyme disease

Researchers identify potential genetic target for treating painful, invasive form of endometriosis

Researcher develops procedures for defining preclinical stages of Alzheimer's disease

In-depth review of plant natural products paves way for drug discovery

Biodegradable alternative could reduce use of microplastics

Polβ enzyme prevents breakdown of DNA in the hippocampus region

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